Category: Food Safety

By Biswajit Pramanick (Asst. Professor, Department of Agronomy, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, West Bengal) Co-authors: Koushik Brahmachari,S.T.Zodape,Arup Ghosh Looking behind before forward looking In the early 60’s it was a very urgent surge for the agricultural scientists to give an immense push on the so called package of practices to ensure the food security for the ever… Continue reading Miracle Marine Algae: Showing New Horizon in the Arena of Agriculture

What is farming? Farming is constituted by different agricultural processes. This includes, culturing of plants, culturing of birds (Poultry), animals (Dairy) and fishes (Fisher). However, the word ‘farming’ when it is uttered, only culturing of plants will come to the forefront of our mind. Crop culturing is called agriculture. In this presentation, only crop culturing… Continue reading Role Of Microbes In Indian Farming

Indofil, BSED in collaboration with SAMETI, Narendrapur, Sahshya Shyamala KVK, organized a daylong seminar on Food Security & Climate Change

By Prof. Ashim Chowdhury (Former Professor, University of Calcutta & Former Professor, BCKV, W.B.) Pest Break havoc on 4,000-acre paddy field in Kerala “Army Worms” or “Swarming Caterpillar” (Spodoptera sp.) has wreaked havoc in more than 4,000 acre under paddy in Trissur district in just five days. Insecticides like ekalux and carbaryl has helped control the spread… Continue reading Chemical Crop Protection in Modern Agriculture for Food Security and Environmental Crisis: Relevant Facts, Issues & Strategy (Part II)

In the vast tapestry of India’s agricultural landscape, the organic farming of vegetables has emerged as a beacon of sustainable agriculture. This practice, rooted in ecological harmony and mindful cultivation, offers a promising prospect for the nation’s agrarian future. However, as with any transformative journey, it is not without its challenges. Understanding Organic Farming: Organic… Continue reading Organic Farming of Vegetables in India: Problems and Prospects (Part II)

By Dr. Anjan Sengupta (Asst. Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of Tripura) Bokashi It is an age old ultra fast Japanese tradition of producing smell less manure. The concept behind this manure, having an advantage over other manures lies in the fact that it can be prepared with in seven days. Bokashi is now known the world… Continue reading Clean Technology For Green Farming (Part II)

By Aritra Kshettry (Centre for Wildlife Studies-Bangalore, Asian Conservation Foundation) Biodiversity conservation can be advocated from two starkly different points of view, the first being the inherent value based approach and secondly the ecosystem service perspective. While the former approach solicits biodiversity conservation for the right of species to exist, the latter is a more convincing argument… Continue reading Food Security And Ecology

In the heart of India’s agricultural landscape, a transformative shift is underway. As the world grapples with environmental challenges, the Indian agro ecosystem is embracing sustainable agriculture as a beacon of hope and innovation. Embracing Change: The Need for Sustainable Agriculture Traditional farming practices, while deeply rooted in India’s history, have faced challenges such as… Continue reading Sustainable Agriculture – A Scale Up For Future Indian Agro Ecosytem

“Junk food” is a term used to describe food that is high in calories from sugar and/or fat, and possibly sodium, making it hyperpalatable, but with little dietary fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals, or other important forms of nutritional value. It is also known as HFSS food (high in fat, salt and sugar). The term junk food is a pejorative dating back to the 1950s. Many different kinds of junk food can be easily… Continue reading Junk Foods And Beverages – From Suppliments To Environment: Treats Or Threats